Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said postgame that his team was “exhausted” because of travel delays and that they played an NBA Cup game the night before. Since its inception a year ago, the NBA Cup has bred a different sense of urgency from players, especially considering each of them on the winning team earned $500,000 last season.

With Friday's blowout of the Pacers, the Detroit Pistons are 3-0 in NBA Cup group play and a win away from the knockout stage for the first time.

While holding on to the embarrassment of last season, the Pistons snapped a five-game losing streak to a divisional foe.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-3) welcome the Boston Celtics (16-3) to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Sunday for a clash of the top 2 teams in the Eastern Conference. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's

These two teams, especially the 76ers, have been struggling entering this game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a prediction and pick for the 76ers vs. Pistons. The 76ers have struggled this season.

After getting a two-day break following a double-digit loss against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Philadelphia 76ers returned to their home court to face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Going into the matchup,